S8TY Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Mike Ashley is thoroughly disliked by a lot of geordies and a toon fan living in Derby said careful what you wish for but …. Like him or not he ran Newcastle like a business and I’d give my right arm for that at our club …I don’t beleive Newcastle was right for him but at this moment in time I think he’d be good for us …he’d steady the ship and give Rooney some funds no doubt …you have to look at the two clubs separately Newcastle : massive fan base and high expectations of winning the league based on what exactly ? Ashley still supplies funds for some hefty transfers yet net spend was 10m apparently…for me not the right fit Derby: crying out for some cash input and stability and at a reported 25m is peanuts to Mike Ashley …he could takeover put some money in keep us afloat and inject some new life into the club and still run it like a business like he did at Newcastle …I hear the fans at Newcastle and a lot didn’t like him but is he such a bad fit for us ? Really? At least we’ve heard of him and know he’d hopefully be here for a few years and not asset strip the place I think at this moment in time the Rams is a good fit at the right time for both parties just my views .. Edited October 11, 2021 by S8TY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, plymouthram said: The Newcastle United Board appoint them, the decision is not done by one person. he still gets the final say though DCFC Kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, plymouthram said: He appointed the groundsman, kitman, tea lady etc etc NO he did'nt so who appointed the board then? did he not pay their wages? DCFC Kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Coconut's Beard said: Yes, and he appointed the managers and paid the wages of the squads who helped them blitz The Championship, yes, he also appointed the managers and paid the wages of squads that got them relegated from the premier league. DCFC Kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 13:40, B4ev6is said: I think we need someone with very very very deep pockets and leave roony someone with deep pockets. But they would also need to have very very very long arms. It would narrow the search down to be fair. Always a good idea to think things through to a logical conclusion. I used to think that I would simply need to find a girlfriend / wife who had small hands. As I rapidly approach 60 I recognise that them wearing thick glasses is now equally essential. Ramant62, ColonelBlimp, Kathcairns and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwram1973 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Chris_Martin said: yes, he also appointed the managers and paid the wages of squads that got them relegated from the premier league. 12 years in the prem, 2 relegation followed by instant promotion as apposed to us over the last 14 years, lowest points total and not been seen in the prem since 07/08. I know which one i'd prefer. DCFC Kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, mwram1973 said: 12 years in the prem, 2 relegation followed by instant promotion as apposed to us over the last 14 years, lowest points total and not been seen in the prem since 07/08. I know which one i'd prefer. In 2007/08 four of our 11 points came against whom? Take the money and run sun Take the money and run That’s the way that it’s done son Take the money and run! Edited October 12, 2021 by Brammie Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 11 hours ago, plymouthram said: Only successful managers not ANY manager So any successful manager is likely to be targeted by other clubs....so what are you saying, we appoint mediocre managers, just the way it is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Ram1988 said: Can I vote for Nail Horan? Maybe even a one direct coalition ? I think a coalition between One Direction and Plan B would give us more options. therealhantsram and Ram1988 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, mwram1973 said: 12 years in the prem, 2 relegation followed by instant promotion as apposed to us over the last 14 years, lowest points total and not been seen in the prem since 07/08. I know which one i'd prefer. yes I would obviously prefer that as well. I'm just trying to say, there's a reason Newcastle fans were so unhappy with him. DCFC Kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwram1973 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Chris_Martin said: yes I would obviously prefer that as well. I'm just trying to say, there's a reason Newcastle fans were so unhappy with him. Yeah because like most fans they think owners should be blowing billions on players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I was all aboard the Mike Ashley hate train thanks to media portrayal but had to stop and think what has he actually done that is so terrible.... and it turns out I can't find much, apparently the biggest issue was the Pardew eight year contract, which is bonkers but not head-chopping-off-other-owners comparable. Ok, Newcastle got relegated under his tenure (twice was it?) but straight back up they went, he allowed Rafa to leave whilst they were in the Championship (I mean come on, keeping Rafa in the Championship would surely be an easy task??) and has run the club on an even keel....... Geordies to me seem to think they're self entitled to a top 6 finish every year. Derby4Me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Taribo said: I was all aboard the Mike Ashley hate train thanks to media portrayal but had to stop and think what has he actually done that is so terrible.... and it turns out I can't find much, apparently the biggest issue was the Pardew eight year contract, which is bonkers but not head-chopping-off-other-owners comparable. Ok, Newcastle got relegated under his tenure (twice was it?) but straight back up they went, he allowed Rafa to leave whilst they were in the Championship (I mean come on, keeping Rafa in the Championship would surely be an easy task??) and has run the club on an even keel....... Geordies to me seem to think they're self entitled to a top 6 finish every year. Rafa didn’t leave when they were in the Champ. He left a couple of seasons later I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Mel Morrisis intentions and money (well in 2015 at least) with proper advice and restraint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Mel Morrisis intentions and money (well in 2015 at least) with proper advice and restraint. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBG83 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 15 hours ago, plymouthram said: Rafael Benitez (good manager but wanted a spending spree to challenge the Man City's etc and unlike Mel, Ashley was not going to gamble) Exactly this. Imagine if Ashley had gambled and then Covid hit and the state of Newcastle was the same as Derby? Instead they've been brought and are now the richest club in the world. We're skint. I think the fact that Ashley has left them in such a good position is massively overlooked by the Geordies. He'll get no credit for what they're going to go on and do. Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo’s left foot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Whoever the new owner is its got to be run sensibly, no more wage bills bigger than the turnover of the club, no more excessive transfer fees, continue the good work developing good young players. No more hire and fire managers, just appoint sensibly and support within limits. Its not really rocket science is it? ?♂️ hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Simmo’s left foot said: Whoever the new owner is its got to be run sensibly, no more wage bills bigger than the turnover of the club, no more excessive transfer fees, continue the good work developing good young players. No more hire and fire managers, just appoint sensibly and support within limits. Its not really rocket science is it? ?♂️ The first thing I would do is to tackle player recruitment. BBG83, S8TY and Derby4Me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Simmo’s left foot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, taggy180 said: So the breaking news is that there is no news? ? Edited October 12, 2021 by Simmo’s left foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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